Where in Hawai’i? Take the photo quiz

It’s hard to imagine anyone bathing in this bustling part of Hawai’i nowadays, but legend holds a spring-fed pool on this site (see photo below) was enjoyed exclusively by a high-ranking chiefess, while a stone said to be from the original pool is part of the commemorative fountain there today.

The water gave its name to the adjacent, much more imposing structure (not seen in the photo — a dead giveaway), which is somewhat surprising, given the Western use of the modern building, which might have drawn on names more accurately reflecting its mission. But then, the people who use the edifice are also famous for incorporating Hawaiian language, traditions and recognition of ali’i into their practices.

So what is the name of this site and where in Hawai’i is it? As always, bonus points for any personal anecdotes or additional information you feel like sharing about this wahi pana (special site) of the islands. E-mail your answers, along with your name and current city of residence, to hawaii.insider@gmail.com by 9 p.m. Pacific Time Sunday (Aug. 15). The answers, more photos and updates will be featured in a post later this week. Mahalo for reading!

Jeanne Cooper / Special to SFGate

The spring commemorated by this fountain lent its name to the unseen building next to it.